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Ohio State University
Ohio State Football
College Football
Transfer Portal
Ohio State Buckeyes
Michigan Football
Ohio State
College Football Playoff
Ryan Day
Big Ten
NCAA
SEC
Sherrone Moore
NIL
Michigan
Bryce Underwood
Recruiting
Brian Hartline
Jeremiah Smith
Notre Dame

Former Ohio State Football Coach Zach Smith keeps it REAL talking all things college football and sports in general! Zach and Akron's Finest Kris Drew tackle all things Ohio State Football, B1G Football and overall Midwest Football. Unfiltered and RAW... The best College Football show on the planet!

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Greg Schiano's Rutgers just gave the entire Big Ten a black eye — and college football insider Brett McMurphy isn't letting it slide.

In one of the first games of the 2026 season, Rutgers was upset at home by UMass, 37-21, as overwhelming favorites... more

Ryan Day is making an interesting move with Ohio State football as Legend Bey is being put back deep to return kicks. What does this mean for the Buckeyes, and could Bey become a major weapon in Ohio State's return game?

On this episode of Menace2S... more

Jay Timmons was the No. 1-ranked cornerback in the 2026 recruiting class, a five-star flip from Florida State whose father, Lawrence Timmons, starred there and later won a Super Bowl. Nobody expected him to be ready for major snaps as a true freshman... more

Jelani Thurman spent three seasons buried in Ohio State's tight end room under position coach Keenan Bailey — just 13 catches for 144 yards in 34 games, and no clear path to more playing time in 2026. So he transferred to Bill Belichick's North Carol... more

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Peter Burns
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Episode: Former Ohio State Football Coach Urban Meyer Takes a HUGE Loss
RJ Day
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Episode: Ohio State QB Julian Sayin Gives His EXPECTATIONS for the Buckeyes in 2026
Julian Sayin
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Episode: Ohio State Buckeyes QB Julian Sayin Gives UPDATES on Arthur Smith Offense
Dominic Kelly
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Episode: Ohio State Football Coach Ryan Day Has ANOTHER Transfer Portal Piece Making Moves
Fran Brown
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Episode: Ohio State Football Coach Ryan Day Has Injury Updates for the Buckeyes Star Players

Hosts

Zach Smith
Host of the show, former Ohio State football coach; long-time football analyst with strong Buckeye ties.
Kris Drew
Co-host, Akron's Finest; football analyst with OSU and Midwest sports focus.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 2.9k ratings
  • Time for a new topic

    This is an Ohio St pod that claims to be a Midwest pod. Talks about the same stupid topic everyday single day.

    Apple Podcasts
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    btowndarby
    United States16 days ago
  • Too many ads

    Good show if you want to listen to 5 minutes of ads for every 10 minutes of show.

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    3
    Duskckroanxnf
    United States3 months ago
  • Amazing show

    I just wanna say this show helped me through a lot of bad times I appreciate the show

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    O-HIGH-O BOB
    United States4 months ago
  • Too much

    Too much grab arse on this show

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Rizzo06
    United States4 months ago
  • Appreciate you Kris Zach and Pat ✊🏼

    You guys run an incredible show! 🔥🔥🔥

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bobby Buckeye
    United States6 months ago

Listeners Say

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Many appreciate the humor and chemistry between hosts, with strong Buckeye focus.
Some criticism focuses on ad load and bias or non-football tangents.
Listeners praise deep football knowledge and clear, opinionated takes.

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#135
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#236
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#25
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#169
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#245
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SHOCKING News That Will Rock The World of College Football | What Could it Mean for Ohio State?
Q: Which coach had the most controversial tenure discussed in this episode?
The hosts debated Less Miles and Ed Orgeron, with some arguing Orgeron's personality and head coaching history contrasted with his on-field results, while Miles was criticized for career inconsistencies despite a national title.
Former Ohio State Football Coach Urban Meyer Takes a HUGE Loss
Q: If you had to pick a quarterback to lead your college team this season, who would you choose?
The panel acknowledges multiple strong candidates, with Julian Sayen and Dante Moore among the top contenders, while noting that Arch Manning and Trinidad Chambers have different strengths and fit depending on the system. The choice seems to hinge on development, environment, and coaching outlook.
OSU Insider: The Ohio State Buckeyes makes BIG Changes for the start of Spring Practice!
Q: How are Legend Bay and Kris Henry Jr. expected to fit into the Buckeyes' offense this spring?
Legend Bay is seen as the fastest on the team and a potential early-impact player, especially with key backs out for spring; Kris Henry Jr. enters with high hype but may initially compete for a role behind Jeremiah Smith, Devin McCune, and Brandon Innis, with evaluators watching where he fits (likely as a Z or slot).
OSU Insider: The Ohio State Buckeyes makes BIG Changes for the start of Spring Practice!
Q: What stood out on day one of spring practice in terms of quarterback development and the offensive scheme?
Tavian St. Clair looked improved and more comfortable, with discussions suggesting the staff expects a strong competition between Julian and him, possibly leveraging St. Clair's athleticism to push for snaps; the team is emphasized to use more running ability from the QB to extend plays and create offense.
Former Ohio State Coach Urban Meyer is DISGUSTED With What's Happening in College Football!
Q: What do you think Arvel Reese's 40 time will be?
I project it to be about four, five, five.

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2. Ward Manuel
3. Dan Dachich
4. Mickey Moratti
5. Urban Meyer
6. RJ Day
7. Julian Sayin
8. Dominic Kelly

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